Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat News

The Newsletter of Freshwater Future

The Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat News is the newsletter of Freshwater Future, published four times per year. The News is intended to provide a forum for the free exchange of ideas among citizens and organizations working to protect aquatic habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Volume 16, Number 1 • Spring 2008

Freshwater Future Happenings

Freshwater Future Grant Applications Due March 28th, 2008!
Freshwater Future’s Project and Technical Assistance grants offer assistance for grassroots river, lake, and wetland protection efforts throughout the Great Lakes. Grants range from $500 to $5,500 USD for specific project expenses and/or technical expertise to build your group and improve the success of your efforts. Visit our website www.freshwaterfuture.org to learn about eligibility requirements, the types of activities we fund, past projects, and how to apply!

Advocate Mentor Program Launched!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Advocate Mentor Program! The Programwill be a unique opportunity for new and experienced advocates to share strategies, approaches and past experiences on an ongoing basis. We anticipate that the Program will not only strengthen connections within our grassroots network, but also allow participants to strengthen their technology, fundraising and organizational management skills. Formore information about the Advocate Mentor Program or to apply to become a mentor, please contact Kate Duggan at (231) 348-8200.

Save the Date!
5th Annual Grassroots Symposium
May 2, 2008 - Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio
Please plan to join us May 2, 2008 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron,Ohio! This year’s sessionswill include “Keeping theWork Positive,”“Campaign Planning,” and a RestorationWorkshop. A special focus of this year’s event will be the kickoff of our new Advocate Mentor Program. Registration for the Symposium before March 28th is $40 for members, $65 for non-members. After March 28th, registration for members is $50 and $75 for non-members. Registration includes all sessions, breakfast, and lunch. Registration ends April 18, 2008. For more information, please see www.freshwaterfuture.org or call us at (231) 348-8200.

Disclaimer: The interpretations and conclusions presented in this newsletter represent the opinions of the individual authors. They in no way represent the views of the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, the C.S. Mott Foundation, subscribers, donors, or any organization mentioned in this publication.

Freshwater Future builds effective community-based citizen action to protect and restore the water quality of the Great Lakes basin. We work toward this goal by providing financial assistance, communications and networking assistance and technical assistance to citizens and grassroots watershed groups throughout the Great Lakes basin. Through these efforts we work with over 1,800 grassroots watershed groups and citizens to protect and restore the rivers, lakes and wetlands in their communities. Freshwater Future is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

For more information, please contact:

info@freshwaterfuture.org
P.O. Box 2479,
Petoskey, MI 49770
PH (231) 348-8200;